US House Passes Two Blockchain Amendments in Annual Defense Budget Bill
The U.S. House passed two provisions introduced by Rep. Darren Soto of Florida.
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Jul 23, 2020 at 9:03 a.m. UTC
Jul 23, 2020
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US Lawmaker Proposes Legislative Groundwork for National Blockchain Strategy
A new bill in Congress asks the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to consider a national blockchain strategy.
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May 20, 2020 at 9:49 p.m. UTC
May 20, 2020
'Digital Dollar' Reintroduced by US Lawmakers in Latest Stimulus Bill
The idea of a digital dollar was again floated by U.S. lawmakers as a means of issuing stimulus payments to residents.
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Apr 16, 2020 at 4:50 p.m. UTC
Apr 16, 2020
The Overton Window Opens for a Digital Dollar
As the federal government looks for ways to distribute coronavirus aid, support for a digital dollar is gaining steam in Washington D.C.
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Mar 25, 2020 at 7:47 p.m. UTC
Mar 25, 2020
US House Committee to Hold Hearing on Blockchain Benefits for Small Businesses
The Committee on Small Business will discuss how blockchain technology can help startups in March.
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Feb 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2020
US Lawmakers Question Terrorist Use of Facebook Cryptocurrency
U.S. lawmakers questioned FinCEN director Kenneth Blanco about potential terrorist use of Facebook's libra cryptocurrency.
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Jun 27, 2019 at 9:47 p.m. UTC
Jun 27, 2019
US Lawmakers File Bill to Exempt Cryptocurrencies from Securities Laws
Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives are seeking to exempt cryptocurrencies and certain other digital assets from securities laws.
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Dec 20, 2018 at 8:33 p.m. UTC
Dec 20, 2018
US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Clarify ICO Regulations
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are asking SEC chair Jay Clayton to provide clarity on when token sales are classified as securities.
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Sep 28, 2018 at 4:55 p.m. UTC
Sep 28, 2018
US Congresswoman Reveals She Bought Ether and Litecoin Last Year
Hawaiian Representative Tulsi Gabbard bought more than $1,000 each of ethereum and litecoin last December, according to a public filing.
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Aug 22, 2018 at 5:48 p.m. UTC
Aug 22, 2018
CFTC Official to Congress: Don't Be 'Hasty' With Crypto Rules
LabCFTC director Daniel Gorfine advocated for thoughtful regulation of the cryptocurrency space in Congressional testimony Wednesday.
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Jul 18, 2018 at 5:26 p.m. UTC
Jul 18, 2018